Technology will always make sure that parenting will never be easy. More than half of parents surveyed in a recent Pew Research study said that social media makes parenting harder than it was 20 years ago. The reasons are well-known: Almost three-fourths of kids see sexual or violent content while doing their homework. One-fifth of […]
Child Abuse & Neglect: Insights on the 2022 Pa. DHS Child Protective Services Report
The recent release of the annual Child Protective Services report from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) “provides a picture of the challenges we face in eradicating child abuse,” as Gov. Josh Shapiro and DHS Secretary Val Arkoosh, MD, MPH wrote in the report’s welcome letter. And while the 2022 report shows that there […]
CBS 21: Breaking down the recent data: Child abuse fatalities and near fatalities across PA
The Department of Human Services most recent Child Protective Services report shows 60 child abuse fatalities and 138 near fatalities in 2022. The report shows 60 perpetrators involved with the fatality of a child in 2022 were known to the county children and youth agencies prior to or at the time of the incident, with […]
Daily Local News: Holliday: A Child’s Light brings hope to children with trauma
Leslie Holt is the founder and director of “A Child’s Light,” a non-profit organization that funds the access of mental health treatment for children who were victims of sexual assault or have experienced domestic abuse. The organization supports Chester County children and adolescents between the ages of 2-18 years old. Holt is a vocal advocate […]
WITF: Suspected child abuse reports up in Pennsylvania — why and how to stop it?
60 kids died from abuse or neglect last year The number of suspected child abuse cases increased slightly last year in Pennsylvania according to the Child Protective Services Report from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. There were 39,093 suspected child abuses reported. Sixty children died as the result of child abuse. Joining us on […]
The Times-Tribune: Opinion: Social media is an integral part of our lives. But it is crucial that we address the potential harm that it can have on our youth
Lawmakers across the country have recognized the need to rein in social media companies, particularly as it relates to their impact on children. In Pennsylvania, a bipartisan effort by Sens. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York County) and Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia) aims to empower parents with more control over their children’s access to these platforms. This legislation is […]
Daily Local News: Holliday: A Child’s Light brings hope to children with trauma
Leslie Holt is the founder and director of “A Child’s Light,” a non-profit organization that funds the access of mental health treatment for children who were victims of sexual assault or have experienced domestic abuse. The organization supports Chester County children and adolescents between the ages of 2-18 years old. Holt is a vocal advocate […]
Pittsburgh Child Welfare Advocate Named to Pa Family Support Alliance Board
Kim Cauley Eckel Joins statewide board to #ProtectPAKids from abuse HARRISBURG, Pa. – Pa Family Support Alliance (PFSA), the state leader in child abuse prevention, today announced the appointment of Kim Cauley Eckel to its Governing Board of Directors. “Kim recognizes the impact of a strong platform of family policies, providing concrete support and positive […]
Intervention is critical to stopping rise in suspected Pa. child abuse cases: PFSA CEO
Mandated reporters responsible for majority of abuse reports, according to annual DHS report HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services this week released its 2022 Child Protective Services Report, which shows a slight increase from 2021 to 2022 in suspected child abuse cases. Stopping the numbers from increasing any further begins with intervention […]
New Child Abuse, Neglect Virtual Training Now Available for Mandated Reporters At No Cost
Pa. Family Support Alliance to host state-approved trainings throughout August HARRISBURG, Pa. (August 7, 2023) – The PA Family Support Alliance (PFSA), Pennsylvania’s leading statewide child abuse prevention organization, announced today that new virtual trainings on recognizing child abuse and neglect are now available to help mandated reporters better understand child neglect and how best […]
